-111-  December 6, 2021 Regular meeting minutes  TOWN OF ABINGDON REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2021 - 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL BUILDING  The regular meeting of the. Abingdon Town Council was. held on Monday, December 6,  2021 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chamber oft the Municipal Building.  A. WELCOME- Mayor Webb B. ROLL CALL  Members of Council Present:  Mike Owens Amanda Pillion Donna Quetsch, Vice Mayor Derek Webb, Mayor James Anderson  Member(s) of Council Absent: C.P PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  D. PRAYER - Associate Pastor Barbara Farmer, Pleasant View United Methodist Church Counsel Cameron Bell stated that a closed session was suggested to discuss salaries of On motion of Mrs. Pillion, seconded by Mr. Owens, added a closed session to discuss Council appointee salaries in addition to Item S, and approved the  E.A APPROVAL OF AGENDA (VIDE09:53-10:57)  Council appointees.  agenda as amended.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye  F. PUBLIC COMMENTS (VIDEO 22:49 4 46:59)  Shannon Walls Eric McReynolds Richard Morgan Kristin Bresowar John Bradley    -112-  December 6, 2021 Regular meeting minutes  Mary Boltwood Scott Boltwood Johnice Knight Link Elmore Wayne Craig  G.A APPROVAL OF MINUTES (VIDEO 10:58-11:41)  November 1,2 2021 meeting November 18, 2021 mid-month meeting  On motion ofl Mrs. Pillion, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, approved the November 1, 2021 meeting and the November 18, 2021 mid-month meeting minutes as presented.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye  H. PROCLAMATIONS (VIDEO 11:42-22:14)  1. Proclamation to honor and recognize the Abingdon High School VHSL Class 3 Boys'  State Championship Cross Country Team.  Mayor Webb read into the record a Proclamation honoring and recognizing the Abingdon High School VHSL Class 3 Boys' State Championship Cross Country Team. Mayor Webb and  Council presented the team members and coaches with a framed Proclamation. Association student video contest. Mr. Phillips' video was played.  Mayor Webb also recognized Dylan Phillips for winning the Virginia School Board  - PUBLIC: HEARING- None J. RESOLUTIONS  1. Resolution entering into a Memorandum of Agreement by and between the Town of Abingdon, Virginia and Enhance Abingdon Foundation, Inc. - James Morani, Town Town Manager James Morani expressed that the agreement had been presented and the  Manager (VIDEO 47:14-48:26)  final Memorandum of Agreement is for consideration.    -113-  December 6, 2021 Regular meeting minutes  On motion of Mrs. Quetsch, seconded by Mr. Owens, approved the Memorandum ofAgreement by and between the Town of Abingdon, Virginia and Enhance  Abingdon Foundation, Inc. as presented. The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye  K. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES  1. Ordinance regarding proposed Abingdon Arts Commission - James Morani, Town Town Manager James Morani advised that a discussion was held at a work session and was being presented for action. Mr. Morani suggested that the Council adopted the Ordinance, dispense with the second reading, and make it effective immediately to seek candidates for appointment in January. Mr. Morani stated that it is an advisory commission that Council had a desire to establish, promote arts and culture in the community to bring contributions and make  Manager (VIDEO 48:33-51:53)  recommendations on programs and events.  On motion of Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, approved the Ordinance  establishing the Abingdon Arts Commission as presented.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb (VIDE052:00-5 58:24)  Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye  2. Ordinance regarding proposed Veterans Advisory Board - James Morani, Town. Manager Town Manager James Morani stated that this Ordinance was similar to the Abingdon Arts Commission and that Council expressed an interest in establishing a board that can promote not just one particular location, but promote programs and raises awareness of Veterans in the  community in its entirety.    114-  December 6, 2021 Regular meeting minutes  Mayor Webb communicated before the meeting whether a public hearing would be held regarding this Ordinance and answered incorrectly. Mayor Webb stated that with this type of Ordinance that aj public hearing was not necessary, however, he allowed Richard Morgan to speak. Town Manager. Morani clarified that the Veterans Memorial Park Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and is not an official advisory board to the Town. Discussion ensued. Mayor Webb stated that this Board is not created to competing entity or a mutually exclusive venture, and work with the Veterans Memorial Park and the 501(c)(3) that is in existence. Mr. Owens added that was considered to enhance others. Mr. Morani stated that there are lots of community events that can be done to promote and recognize Veterans, with a broader vision or goals rather than encompassing one piece ofp property. Mr. Morani stated that as Member Owens stated that it would enhance the efforts made in the community to honor Veterans. Member Owens felt that since  there was aj public speaker that a second reading was warranted. Webb declared this matter would move to second reading. L. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES M. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS N. NEW BUSINESS  Mayor Webb questioned, "Shall this proposal be rejected?" Hearing no objections, Mayor  1. Update regarding The Meadows sports complex - Michael Surrett, Senior Management Assistant, Jennifer Johnson, Director of Recreation and Kyle Pollard, Assistant  Director of Recreation (VIDEO 58:34-1:03:25)  Senior Management Assistant Michael Surrett announced that construction was 80-85% Mr. Pollard advised the goal was to focus on our community, working with the local schools and local sports organizations for use Monday - Thursday. Tournament reservations include thirty weekends and will begin April 22, 2022, with fifteen baseballs and fifteen softballs. Director of Recreation Jennifer Johnson announced that on November 4, 2021 posts were made to social media extending opportunities to local businesses for sponsorship with is currently  complete with completion expected by the middle ofl February 2022.  $48,000 and only nine outfield signs remain available. forward to the grand opening in mid-April.  Mayor Webb stated that he is excited that the project is coming to fruition and looking  0. OLD BUSINESS MANAGER  P. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROMTOWN Q. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (VIDEO 1:04:01-1:06:29)    -115-  December 6, 2021 Regular meeting minutes  Mayor Webb expressed that the Kiwanis Christmas parade was fantastic and he felt that it Counsel Cameron Bell added that it would be remised on the Cross Country awards not to acknowledge the great services of Coach Don Cumbow and the foundation that he laid that ultimately led to this accomplishment. Mayor Webb stated that a tribute was held on the Virginia  was the largest parade thus far and hope that next year's trumps it.  Creeper Trail with al bench dedication at the 4 mile marker from the trailhead.  R. CLOSED SESSION (VIDEO 1:06:31 - 1:42:50)  On motion by Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, pursuant to the Code of Virginia, 1950, Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel matter involving consideration or interviews of candidates for employment or appointment and also salary or other compensation of  specific employee or Council appointees.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye  On motion by Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Quetsch, reconvened in open session.  The roll call vote was as: follows:  Mr. Owens Mr.Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye  Mr. Owens moved that the Town Council certify that, in closed session just concluded, nothing was discussed except the matter or matters (1) specifically identified in the motion to convene in closed session and (2) lawfully permitted to be discussed under the provisions of the Virginia  Freedom of] Information Act cited in the motion. The certification was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson  Iso certify Absent    -116-  December 6, 2021 Regular meeting minutes  Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Iso certify Iso certify Iso certify  S. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (DE014250-1455)  1.  Planning Commission an additional term Tree Commission additional term  Appointment to fill the vacancy ofR. Wayne Austin, who isi ineligible to serve  2.  Appointment to fill the vacancy of Chris Sullivan, who is ineligible to serve an Reappointment ofTracy Meek, who is eligible to serve an additional term  3.  Abingdon Redevelopment and Housing Authority  On motion by Mr. Owens, seconded by Mrs. Pillion, appointed Jeff Johnson tot the Planning Commission, Vasiliy Lakoba to the Tree Commission, and reappointed Tracy Meek to the Abingdon Redevelopment and Housing  Authority for an additional term.  The roll call vote was as follows:  Mr. Owens Mr. Anderson Mrs. Pillion Mrs. Quetsch Mayor Webb  Aye Absent Aye Aye Aye  Mayor Webb declared the meeting adjourned.  Webb  AAL  Kimberly Kingsle